Tweed LinkA Tweed Shire Council publication (02) 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872 | Issue 1157 | 16 June 2020 | ISSN 1327–8630

Tweed Shire Council wishes to recognise the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands.

Living and Loving the Tweed

Susi Thomas demonstrates one of the stretches. See TRAC’s Facebook page for more detail.

In brief ...Electoral districts reviewNow is the time to have your say on the redistribution of NSW electoral districts.

The 93 electoral districts in NSW are being reviewed (including the seats of Tweed and Lismore) and if necessary the boundaries redrawn, to ensure equal numbers of voter in each district.

The last NSW redistribution was finalised in 2013, with the resulting boundaries in place for the 2015 and 2019 State elections.

The Electoral Districts Redistribution Panel invites written suggestions and comments. Here are the relevant dates for comment:

• 1 June 2020 – suggestion period opens• 1 July 2020 – suggestion period closes• 2 July 2020 – comments on suggestions period opens• 15 July 2020 – comments on suggestions period closes.For further information about the redistribution and how you can

participate, visit elections.nsw.gov.au/redistribution

Apply for the NSW Get Ready Community AwardTweed Shire Council is calling on organisations and groups working on initiatives to help our community better prepare for, respond to or recover from a disaster to apply for the NSW Get Ready Community Award.

Coordinated by Resilience NSW, the NSW Get Ready Community Award will recognise a community that has worked together to ensure locals are more prepared and better able to recover from disasters.

Applications close on 5 July and winners will be announced at an award ceremony to be held in September/October 2020, in conjunction with the Resilient Australia Awards (date dependent on COVID-19 restrictions).

For more information visit emergency.nsw.gov.au/getreadyaward or email GetReadyNSW@justice.nsw.gov.au

Senior Customer Service Officer Helen Sutton welcomes customers back to Council.

Our doors are open, welcome backTweed Shire Council’s customer service centres at Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah reopened for face-to-face services on Monday (15 June).

Opening hours for front counters have changed slightly to 9am to 4pm, however Council will still be available by phone, social media, email and web chat between 8.30am and 4.30pm (Monday to Friday), as has been the case throughout the past few months.

As part of a three-month trial to support the re-opening of services in a COVID safe environment, there will be some changes to the way Council provides planning, building and environmental health advice, which will now only available between 9am and 12 noon Monday to Friday.

In the coming weeks, Council will trial an appointment-based system for planning and technical advice. Customers seeking advice on planning, building or environmental health matters will be able to book an appointment either over the phone, in person (Murwillumbah only) or virtual appointments and have the option to attend the Tweed

Heads office to phone or virtually connect to the Murwillumbah office if required.

In line with COVID-19 restrictions and precautions Council is:• limiting the number of customers in the customer service spaces

to 10 at one time• providing hand sanitiser for customer use (before and after we

serve you)• wiping benches and EFTPOS machines after each use and

additional cleaning of the customer spaces.It will be great to welcome customers back but we ask that you:• don’t visit if you have cold or flu symptoms • stay 1.5 metres away from others• use card payments where possible• use your own pen • avoid paperwork unless essential.To find out more ways to get in touch with Council visit

www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/contactus

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Susi’s seven stretches to get you going againIn recent weeks, there has been a gradual easing of restrictions put in place by the NSW Government in response to the state's success in managing COVID-19. As the situation evolves, the sport of swimming will slowly return to normal.

Tweed Regional Aquatic Centres (TRAC) has reopened some facilities with restrictions in place. Due to the current limitations on indoor pools, group exercise aqua programs will not commence until further notice. For more information on TRAC’s facilities visit trac.tweed.nsw.gov.au

In the meantime, the TRAC fitness instructor Susi Thomas has pulled together seven of her favourite stretches to get you going.

Gentle stretching before and after exercise, or even just before going for a walk, is important to minimise strain and injury.

Susi said everybody benefits from warming up and keeping their muscles and joints flexible.

“Stretching should be done with gentle pressure, no force, just hold the stretch, relax into it and breathe slowly and deeply for 10 to 30 seconds,” she said.

“The benefits are improved flexibility, reduced tightness and the ability to minimise strain and damage to your muscles, joints and ligaments, making your walk or workout safer.

“Look after your body, it’s the only one you have.”To view all the stretches and be informed of the latest

reopening news follow TRAC’s on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TweedRegionalAquaticCentre

Help for those doing it tough in our communityWhile things in the community are starting to return to some kind of new normal, many people are still facing significant hardships.

The Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre and Murwillumbah Community Centre are vital community hubs providing support, emergency food and assistance to those who need it most.

These two important services operate out of Council facilities and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demands on their services has drastically increased and are unlikely to decrease anytime soon.

To keep these vital community support services operating, the organisations are asking for donations of food and essential items such as fresh fruit and vegetables, non-perishable food items, monetary donations, grocery gift cards, sanitiser, nappies and feminine hygiene products.

The community can donate directly to the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre or for more information, visit www.pbnc.org.au

Donations can also be dropped off at the Murwillumbah Community Centre. For further information and for drop off times phone 02 6672 3003 or visit mccentre.org.au

Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre’s (PBNC) Angela Maxwell, PBNC Manager and Paul Riddett, PBNC Community Capacity Worker.

Murwillumbah Community Centre’s Amanda Lindh – Community Services Coordinator, Sofia Ehrlich – Financial Counsellor and Lara Lei – Indigenous Programs Coordinator.

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Council Meeting Agenda – Thursday 18 June 2020The Council Meeting Agenda for Thursday 18 June 2020 is available on Council's website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/councilmeetings. During this period of COVID-19 distancing restrictions the meeting will be livestreamed, commencing at 3pm. A Council Public Forum on Agenda items being considered is to be held at 2pm prior to the Meeting.

Agenda5 Confirmation of minutes

5.1 Confirmation of Minutes from Council Meetings held on 21 May and 4 June 2020

8 Schedule of outstanding resolutions8.1 Schedule of Outstanding Resolutions at 5 June 2020

9 Mayoral minute9.1 Mayoral Minute for May 2020

10 Receipt of petitions10.1 Receipt of Petitions at 5 June 2020

11 Orders of the day11.1 "Kwararree" Working Group

15 REPORTS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER15.1 Update on Notice of Motion – Fireworks and Animals15.2 Tweed Kenya Mentoring Program Annual Report 2019–2020

16 REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR PLANNING AND REGULATION16.1 Development Application DA19/0562 for Alterations and

Additions to an Attached Dual Occupancy in Two Stages including Construction of Carports, Reconstruction of Ground Floor Balcony, Construction of First Floor Balcony and Use of Converted Garages and Subfloor Areas at Lot 17 DP 28471 No. 4 Anthony Avenue, Banora Point

16.2 Development Application DA19/0888 for Alterations and Additions to an Existing Water Bottling Facility at ROAD 820; Bryens Road, Nobbys Creek; Lot 1 DP 799355, Lot 121 DP 1111869 & Lot 66 DP 755715 No. 101 Bryens Road, Nobbys Creek; Lot 1 DP 1241753 No. 24 Bryens Road, Nobbys Creek

16.3 Development Application DA19/0209 for Additions to Dwelling and Swimming Pool and use of Existing Secondary Dwelling at Lot 30 DP 21680 No. 48 Sutherland Street, Kingscliff

16.4 Development Application DA20/0267 for Alterations and Additions at Lot 242 DP 1033384 No. 13 Muskheart Circuit, Pottsville

17 Reports from the Director Sustainable Communities and Environment

17.1 Climate Change Emergency Report17.2 Draft Climate Change Policy – public consultation report back

17.3 Draft Asset Protection Zone on Public Land Policy17.4 RFO2020057 Licence to Operate Gallery Cafe (by Negotiation)17.5 RFO2020026 Captain Cook Lighthouse Upgrade at Point Danger on

NSW/QLD Border17.6 Opportunity to become a Refugee Welcome Zone Leadership

Council17.7 My Aged Care – Regional Assessment Service 2020–2022

18 Reports from the Director Engineering18.1 Shortlisting Council projects for the $1.8 million Federal

Government – Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program18.2 RFO2020044 Asphalt Supply and Installation – Various Sites18.3 Annual Indexation of Infrastructure Contribution Rates18.4 Water Strategies Review Project – Revised Estimated Completion

Date18.5 Bray Park Weir – Mitigation of Risk of Salt Water Contamination18.6 Review of Water Sharing Plan for the Tweed River Area Unregulated

and Alluvial Water Sources 201018.7 Transfer Granting Easement – Bay Street, Tweed Heads18.8 Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP) – Progress report

19 Reports from the Director Corporate Services19.1 2020/2021 Rates Incentive Project19.2 Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework – 2017/2021

Delivery Program and 2020/2021 Operational Plan19.3 Legal Services Register Report for period 1 January to 31 March

202019.4 Compliments and Complaints Analysis Report for the period

1 January to 31 March 202019.5 Resource Support – 1 January to 31 March 202019.6 Enterprise Risk Management Policy Version 2.0 Amendments19.7 Term of Council Committees and Terms of Reference of Audit,

Risk and Improvement Committee19.8 RFO2020042 Supply of Security Services19.9 Draft Investment Policy Version 1.919.10 Monthly Investment Report for Period ending 31 May 2020

22 Confidential items for consideration24 Reports from the General Manager in committee

24.1 Husk Industries (DA20/0175) – Business Investment Policy24.2 Murwillumbah Airfield – Existing Leases24.3 Murwillumbah Airfield – New Commercial Lease

27 Reports from the Director Engineering in committee27.1 RFO2020036 Renewable Power Purchase Agreement27.2 Voluntary House Purchase - 2020/21 Priorities

The Agenda for this meeting, which may also include any late or supplementary reports, will be updated prior to the date of the meeting.

It should be noted that confidential items are considered in closed session, which excludes media and public.

Minutes of this meeting will be available as soon as practical following the meeting and are unconfirmed until they are formally adopted at the next Council meeting.

Please be aware that the meeting is webcast and will be available on Council’s website at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/councilmeetings

Development Application determinations

Notification of Development Application Determinations for the purposes of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended).

Application details

Approved

DA20/0197 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including patio and swimming pool Lot 215 DP 787100, No. 5 Paperbark Court, Banora PointDA20/0284 – Carport Lot 2 SP 44374, Unit 2/No. 19 Golf View Court, Banora PointDA20/0310 – In-ground swimming pool Lot 622 DP 839039, No. 29 Honeymyrtle Drive, Banora PointDA20/0276 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, carport within the building and partial enclosure of rooftop terrace Lot 74 DP 1030322, No. 26 Eclipse Lane, CasuarinaDA20/0167 – Two storey dwelling with basement car parking, in-ground swimming pool and 1.5 m front fence Lot 468 DP 755740, No. 35 Fingal Road, Fingal HeadDA20/0270 – Shed Lot 8 DP 251892, No. 13 Nunderi Lane (Private Road), NunderiDA20/0323 – In-ground swimming pool Lot 217 DP 1037521, No. 133 Overall Drive, PottsvilleDA20/0309 – Two storey dwelling with attached garage and retaining walls Lot 201 DP 1237760, No. 24 Bartle Frere Close, TerranoraDA20/0281 – Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling and carport Lot 3 Section 3 DP 11478, No. 12 Parry Street, Tweed Heads SouthDA19/0837 – Demolition of the existing Marine Rescue Point Danger building and viewing platform of the Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse, reconstruction of the Marine Rescue Point Danger building and viewing platform of the Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse including a café, landscaping works and construction of 12 car parking spaces within Tweed TerraceLot 7061 DP 1068882, Lot 0 ROAD 5640, Lot 0 ROAD 680, Coral Street, Tweed HeadsDA18/0445 – Relocation and use of existing pontoon and gangway Lot 300 DP 30961, Lot 488 DP 30961, No. 57 Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads West

The above development determinations are available for public inspection free of charge at the Planning and Regulation Division, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, during ordinary office hours or viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/datracking

Advanced notice of herbicide applicationApplication period between: Monday 22 June to Friday 7 August 2020

Locations: Selected parks and sportsfields

Product names: Casper and Stadium

Naming of a public roadNotice is hereby given that Tweed Shire Council, in pursuance of section 162 of the Roads Act 1993 has approved the renaming of Seven Oaks Road to:

Seven Oaks Drive

Authorised by resolution of council on 21 May 2020, General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, Civic and Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah, NSW 2484.

Welcome to Tweed JUNKtion – Tip Shop TreasuresTweed Shire Council’s Tip Shop at the Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre is open once again with a new name ‘Tweed JUNKtion – Tip Shop Treasures’.

The Tip Shop closed in March due to COVID-19 restrictions and now with the reopening, Tweed JUNKtion fans and community members can still expect the same great quality second-hand items at bargain prices.

Additional rules now in place at the Tweed JUNKtion as per NSW Health regulations:

• 20 customers maximum allowed in store at one time• maintaining distance of two arm’s lengths or 1.5m from others• practicing good hand hygiene• taking extra care if you're around vulnerable people• stay home if you are feeling unwell, even if you only have

mild symptoms.

Within the first five months of Council operating the Tip Shop from November 2019 to April 2020, 6,175 customers recycled or reused items from the facility.

This ‘less to landfill’ initiative from Council has saved 108.72 tonnes or the equivalent weight of 63 Holden Commodores from going to landfill just in this short period of time.

The Tweed JUNKtion – Tip Shop Treasures is open Wednesday to Friday from 8.30am to 3pm and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. Visiting the shop during typically quieter times such as midday or in the afternoon is preferred to avoid longer line-ups and wait times.

For more information about the Tweed JUNKtion, visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/resourcerecovery

For the latest details on Council services and government information, visit emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus

Council’s Waste Education Officer Tarra Martel at the Tweed JUNKtion Tip Shop with some of the great items available.

Plan a visit to the Gallery and book your tickets online. Your four-legged friend could lead you to a $100 voucher.

Book your visit to the GalleryThe Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is now open to the public (Wednesday to Sunday) with safety precautions in place.

With panoramic views of the Tweed Valley and a diverse range first-rate exhibitions, it’s the perfect place to visit now that restrictions are lifting. Spaces are limited and prior booking is essential.

Book your free ticket to the Gallery trgmoac.eventbrite.com.au

Survey for Tweed dog owners Are you a dog owner in the Tweed? We want to hear from you! Help us understand more about you and your four-legged friend.

Council has partnered with Griffith University to work with dog owners to help protect the Tweed’s amazing wildlife including koalas, beach-nesting birds and turtles. As part of this study, dog owners are encouraged to complete an online survey.

Guided by the survey results, Council will then roll out programs to support dog owners and their furry friends in their efforts to protect wildlife and keep your pets safer.

Griffith University are running a competition with the survey for participants to go into the draw to win one of five $100 gift vouchers.

Go to prodsurvey.rcs.griffith.edu.au/tweeddogssurvey to complete the survey by 30 June 2020.